Facility Maintenance Associate

Leola, PA | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Daytime Hours

Keep our facilities running. Help us keep Hope moving.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Maintenance Associate will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the facility and equipment, including conveyor systems, sanitation equipment, and material handling equipment. The candidate will also perform work on the physical structures at our various locations around Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, all about 10 minutes apart.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

At Blessings of Hope, the work happening behind the scenes helps make our mission possible. As a Facility Maintenance Associate, you'll help keep our equipment, buildings, and operations running safely and efficiently so our team can continue serving people in need.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, staying busy, and seeing the results of your work, this could be a great opportunity for you.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Daytime Hours

Our benefits for full-time employees include:

• An employee access card to select food at the Selection Center

• Vacation time after 90 days

• 7 paid holidays

• Health insurance

• Notary on staff at no charge to employees

• Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Facility Maintenance Associate, you will:

• Ensure that all equipment is operating properly and safely.

• Perform periodic and general maintenance tasks throughout the facility as assigned and according to schedule. This includes hydraulic, plumbing, carpentry, and building maintenance; repair of equipment; fabrication of parts; adjustment; and repair of electronics.

• Perform inspection and repair of doors, dock plates, and all other building and support areas.

• Recognize problems and make repairs before breakdowns occur.

• Independently troubleshoot and repair problems using advanced skills, including electronic repair.

• Repair racking as required.

• Repair or replace batteries and chargers as needed.

• Replace damaged or burned-out lighting fixtures.

• Maintain complete repair records in digital computer systems for recordkeeping.

• Follow company procedures and help ensure a safe work environment.

• Perform all job duties with honesty and integrity.

• Manage required customer interactions in a professional manner.

• Communicate with other departments to resolve issues in a courteous and professional manner.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience & Technical Skills

• Able to speak and read English.

• Prior experience in facility maintenance or mechanical contracting is preferred.

• Possess experience or training in the maintenance or mechanical field.

• Possess a good background in electronics, refrigeration, plumbing, carpentry, and general building repairs.

• Must have current forklift training certification or be willing to receive certification.

• Must possess the ability to operate work-related equipment, such as power equipment, hand tools, forklifts, pallet jacks, and diagnostic equipment.

Work Style

We're looking for someone who is:

• A team builder with a willingness to learn from others.

• Self-motivated and able to work on projects with minimal guidance.

• Able and willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

• Dependable, professional, and committed to working with honesty and integrity.

• Able to communicate and work effectively with others.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead and in or under equipment.

• Requires overall coordination and good balance to work at ground level and in elevated places to perform job duties.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure the safe and accurate completion of work activities.

• Must possess the ability to read and comprehend all labeling on hazardous materials and equipment in the facility.

• Must complete a background check.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

ABOUT BLESSINGS OF HOPE

Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing today's global food crisis through dedicated food distribution efforts. Large corporations can efficiently donate food through Blessings of Hope to give back to the community and people in need.

Our ability to process and distribute the equivalent of 2 million meals each month empowers regional ministries, churches, disaster relief organizations, and food banks to serve their local communities by feeding the hungry and sharing the love of Jesus.

OUR MISSION

Empowering ministries to bring Hope to their communities by bridging the gap between food surplus and people in need.

OUR VALUES

Be Generous and Have a Serving Spirit

• Have a Great Attitude

• Be Compassionate

• Be Respectful

• Be a Great Team Player

Honor God by Pursuing Excellence

• Be Professional

• Take Responsibility

• Be Dependable

• Have a Growth Mindset

Practice Stewardship by Being Resourceful

• Take Initiative

• Find Solutions

• Maximize Resources

• Get the Job Done

YOUR WORK CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

This is a very rewarding job as you get to serve people every day, help to feed the hungry and bring hope to people in need!

Ready to join us?

Apply today and become part of a team that's helping keep Hope moving.

Learn more about us at Blessingsofhope.com

Salary Description


$20+/hr